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The Hawai‘i Department of Education has released its 2022-2023 Strive HI results, a range of measurements demonstrating how students performed in public and charter schools statewide. The annual report found that students have slightly improved in math, but their reading and science proficiency remained the same.
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Part of the settlement reached last week requires the Department of Education and the Oʻahu Interscholastic Association to hire an independent evaluator to ensure Campbell High girls receive equivalent sports offerings and athletic benefits. HPR's Cassie Ordonio spoke to the lead plaintiff about Title IX and paving the way for future student-athletes.
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The temporary school will be located near the Kapalua Airport. The Corps said construction will take about three months.
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This week we have been hearing from the Hawai'i Department of Education's Deputy Superintendent for Operations Curt Otaguro. He previously worked with the comptroller's office at the Department of Accounting and General Services before joining DOE Superintendent Keith Higashi’s inner circle.
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Oʻahu infestations of little fire ants are on the upswing; Department of Education official optimistic about future initiatives; Big Island resident opens up about living with 'post-polio syndrome'; and a combat medical officer talks about life defined by Vietnam War experience
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It's been no easy task preparing for the return of thousands of students after the disaster. The Conversation connected with Curt Otaguro, the Department of Education deputy superintendent of operations, on Friday afternoon.
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Enrollment has declined as students returned to their Lāhainā schools. According to the Hawai'i Department of Education, 72% of 3,001 students have enrolled in four West Maui schools.
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Lāhaināluna High was the first of three schools to open this week. Lāhainā Intermediate will open Tuesday followed by Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary and King Kamehameha III Elementary.
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The DOE has evacuation plans for tsunamis, earthquakes and building fires – but not for wildfires. According to Superintendent Keith Hayashi, the department is working on incorporating the emergency access route into its school action plans.
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As Hawaiian language immersion schools gain traction in the state, so do the demands for funding. A group of teachers, administrators and community members met over the summer to discuss alternative funding options for the Kaiapuni schools, which exclusively teach in Hawaiian. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.